We believe that the education of our students is essential in providing them with a foundation from which they can move forward and achieve their dreams. Knowledge, understanding, skills and qualities they acquire will lead to success and opportunities in the future.

Whether it be sixth form, college, traineeship or an apprenticeship, our students are fully supported and guided with their applications. One-to-one careers advice is available to all students; simply contact Mrs Heath via email at [email protected] or call 01782 883333 ,or visit the office within the OHA6 Sixth Form Room.

The following links and documents will also provide valuable information about post-16 pathways.

• Years 9, 10 and 11 Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG): Overview of CEIAG for KS4 students.
• Start: Start is a digital platform designed for students to explore job sectors, skills, qualities, interests and work preferences to establish a job that suits them. Click here.
• UCAS Progress: An admissions service for students looking for post-16 study and training. UCAS Progress allows you to search education courses and providers in your area, including everything from colleges and sixth forms to apprenticeships and traineeships. Ormiston Horizon Academy students will use this website to apply for courses. Click here.
  
• Personal statement template: Download our OHA Personal Statement Template.
• Personal statement structure tips simplified: Personal Statement Tips Simplified.
• UCAS Progress intro and user guide: Introduction for parents and a user guide to help you navigate around. Click here.
• National Careers Service: The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance across England to help you make decisions on learning, training and work opportunities. The service offers confidential and impartial advice. This is supported by qualified careers advisers. Click here.
• NEC Skills Show: Are you finding it difficult to decide what career path to take? With limited work experience, knowing what job you’ll like and how to create a successful career can be hard to predict. The Skills Show can help… and it’s free! Click here.
• Apprenticeships: The Apprenticeship Service offers you to combine practical training in a job with study. You are able to search and apply for apprenticeships within your area. Click here.